Phil Jackson doesn’t shy away from speaking his mind; in a sense, he has earned his right. ESPN is currently doing a series on the Knicks President and his attempt to rebuild the franchise. When asked about the NBA Draft, he not only gave reasoning behind his picks, but also he spoke of a distaste for Duke players.

At best, the Knicks would get the first pick and tab center Jahlil Okafor, although Jackson thinks he might not be aggressive enough. “Also, if you look at the guys who came...